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YF09 YUG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,897 mi
Last recorded115,897 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 YUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear support snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r spare wheel fitted, incorrect size tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,131 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,923 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 75,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,099 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YF09 YUG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF09 YUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF09 YUG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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